Zahbari Sandy is a three-star recruit from Washington, DC, out of St. John's College (No. 634 in the 2023 class) who has not played in South Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Sandy comes from
- Washington, DC
- St. John's College
- About 400 miles from Williams-Brice Stadium
- Three-star, No. 634 in the 2023 class.
- On the South Carolina roster since 2023
Where Sandy fits
South Carolina lists 23 defensive backs this season.
South Carolina defensive backs with a game this season
South Carolina is 5-3, No. 23 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Texas A&M, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From St. John's College
Also from Washington, DC
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Shane Beamer
Pass share
46.2%
262 pass / 305 run
Plays / game
70.9
8 games
Team sack rate
5.8%
294 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for South Carolina -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and man coverage.
South Carolina has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-American. 11 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Nick Emmanwori was one of them, an All-American.
Four seasons at South Carolina
- 2026 South Carolina BeamerYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 South Carolina BeamerYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 South Carolina BeamerYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 South Carolina BeamerYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. John's CollegeWashington, DC · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 634 in the 2023 class. Signed with South Carolina.Also from St. John's College: Tariq Hayer (Rutgers), Tariq Boney (Michigan), Ace Hamilton (Michigan) and 9 more.
2023
- Signed with South CarolinaThree-star, out of St. John's College
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Shane Beamer.
